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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-15

Great excitement has been caused in
the vicinity of Paris, Tex, by the remark
able recovery of Mr.. J. E. Corley, who
was so helpless he could not turn in bed
or raise his head; everybody said he was
dying of consumption. A trial bottle OF
DIR. Kings New Discovery was sent him
Finding relief, he bought large bottle
and box of DR.. Kings New Life Pills
by the time he had taken two boxes Of
pills and two bottles of the Discovery, he
was well and had gained in flesh thirty.
six pounds. Trial bottle of this great
discovery for consumption free at Hart7
& Bahnsen.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-15
THE BALTIMORE LABOR MEETING.
An Address by William Dreamer, NJ. P
Boycott on Milwaukee Beer.

btNCDtA On Dtcf-
BALTIMORE, Dec I5.-The National FEEDER
alton of Labor Unions met wednesday morn
ing at 9 O'Clock and Immediately went into
executive session, the doors remaining closed
until l p m. The finance committee then
reported the total expenses OF the federation
for the year at s.. 100 "a, and a small bal
ance i'll the treasury. a recess was then
taken until 2:30, and upon reassem-
bling number of communications
were read among them one from
the British trades union parliamentary COM
mittee inviting the federation to send repre-
sentatives to the international trades union
congress in London in November, 1855 Also
one from the Russian American league ask
ing the federation to protest against the pro-
posed Russian-American extradition treaty
a resolution was referred indorsng The New
York Sun as good union paper This is a
slap at the Knights of Labor, which organi-
cation is making war on The Sun.
William Dreamer, a member of the British
parliament, was introduced to the conven-
ton and heartily received. He said that
since the enfranchisement of the workingmen
of Great Britain twelve labor men have been
elected to parliament, and he could not un-
derstaDd why it was that the workingmen of
America, where political rights were guaran-
teed to everybody, mad so little representa-
ton at Washington. incidentally he
remarked that the twelve commoners
above referred to were all home rulers
for Ireland. This remark was loudly ap-
plauded. The principal topic Dreamer dis
cussed was arbitration, and its relation to
civilized people. He said that when they in
the old country differed with employers,
they tried arbitration before striking. They
believed it should be so with nations They
had tired of the costly and barbaric system
of war, and wanted better method of set
Ting difficulties between nations.
A number of resolutions were offered, one
of which was adopted. 1t pledges the mora
support of the federation to the striking
| brewers and maltsters of Milwaukee, and
calls upon ali affiliated workmen to boycott
Milwaukee beer made by non union labor
| The vote in favor of this was unanimous, and
| the incoming officers will be instructed t.
prosecute the boycott
! The federation then adjourned for the day
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-15

JOHN L. SULLIVAN has not lived IN
Boston for nothing. When some Lon
doners bissed bin the other night ne re-
torted with fine Beacon street irony:
Ladies and gentlemen, you will excuse
me if say We have done our best but
even in an audience such as this you will
find some pigs without tails
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-15

NEW YORK, Dec. 15.-Gen. Thomas Kilby
Smith died Wednesday, aged 67 years He
studied law with Salmon P. Chase in Cincin-
natl, was appointed United States marshal at
Cincinnati by President Polk, was colonel of
the Fifty-fourtn Ohio volunteers, was men,
toned for conspicuous bravery, and in 1868
was made brigadier general, and in 1866
breveted major general OF late years he
had resided in Philadelphia. He was in this
city promoting the Grant monument fund in
which he took great interest, when taken
suddenly i'll a few days ago. He leaves a
wife sister of Don Piatt,, of ohio,l and eight
children.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-15

BISMARCK, d. T., Dec 15.-While crossing
the Missouri river twenty miles below this
city, Tuesday night, family consisting of
Charles Whaien wife and daughter were
drowned. They lost the road, and the team
passed so near large air hole that the ice
broke, and the animal and people were
lost. The bodies have not been found and
it is not likely that they will be, as they have
been carried under the ice
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-15

Hon. Don NJ Dickinson, which has been or
dered reported lack with favorable recon-
mendation. When the senator reached the
top step ne was out of breath, and no sooner
had he entered the lobby of the senate than
the electric bells announced, by the familiar
four taps, that the secret session was at an
end and the senate had adjourned Had the
senator been two minutes quicker the nomi-
nation of the new postmaster general would
doubtless have been confirmed As it is, it
will lie over until the next secret session.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-15

is undoubtedly caused by lacid acid in the
blood: This acid attacks the fibrous tis.
sues, and causes the pains and aches in
the back. shoulders. knees, ankles, hips,
and wrists. Thousands of people have
found in Hoods oarsaparila a positive
cure for rheumatism. This medicine, bv
its purifying action, neutrslizes the acid
ity of the blood, and also builds up and
strengthens the whole body.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-15

ST PAUL, Mimi, Dec. l5-At meeting
of the officers of the Carnival association,
held Tuesday evening. the contract for build.
ing the ice palace wus given out and work
will be begun at once. The international
snow-shoe, skating, and other races hereto
fore held in Montreal will be held here this
season during the two weeks festivities.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-15
GsRMANYs HOPES SHATTERED.
The Crown Princes Throat Growing We 50
with Alarming symptoms.

BERLIN, Dec. 1.-THE returning publl;
hope CONCERNING tue crown prince has been
shattered. Reliable advices say that the re-
cent apparently favorable symptoms were
fallacious, and that new swelling is grow
ing. DR.. Howell and DR.. Bergman are in
attendance for cooperation in case of ira
cheotomy. 1t is reported that the doctors do
not anticipate any immediate necessity for
an operation. DR.. Mackenzie has gone to
San Reno.
LONDON, Dec. IA dispatch from San
Reno says that the crown princes symp'
toms are alarming The tumor has spread
rapidly with deplorable results.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-15
THE CAUSE OF IRELAND.
SIGNIFICANT MEETING AT WASHING
TON IN BEHALF OF ERIN.

Sherman, Ingalls,, Hawiey, Springer, and
Others Denounce the Tory Poliey-The
Postmasters Formulate Their Wants
Grains Congressional Embellishments
Confirmation Misses Connection.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-15

What 1t Means.

To the man or woman who has never
been i'll. the word Health" is meaning
less. But to the one who has suffered
and despaired. health appears as a price.
less boon. To the thousands of unfortu
nate women who are suffering from some
of the many forms of weaknesses or ir.
regularities peculiar to their sex. DR.
Pierce's Favorite Prescription holds
forth the promise of speedy restora alton
of this priceless boon"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-15

New YORK, Dec IS In regard to the pres
dents message, President Eliot, of Harvard,
has written the following letter:
EDITOR OF TIE WORLD: In reply to your in
quiry of the eth inst beg to say that find Pres
ident Cleveland's views of tariff revision and the
reduction of the surplus sound economically, sa-
gacious politically, and thoroughly patriotic
Very truly yours, CHARLES W. ELIOT
President Bartlett, of Dartsnouth, says:
EDITOR OF The WORLD: As am not in politics
except as a voter, it is hardly worth while for me
to enter on any criticism of the presidents mes
sage. My views are not in accord with many of
its conclusions nor with the reasonings by which
they are supported Yours, S. C. BARTLETT.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-15

SPRINGFIELD, His, Dec. Is The live
stock boards of various states in session here
Wednesday agreed upon the desirabilty of
cooperation among the states to prevent the
Introduction and spread of Texas fever
among cattle, and proposed that congress es-
tablish government laboratory for the ie-
velopnent of scientific information upon the
subject of contagious diseases among horses,
cattle and hogs
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-15

night from the Ana
m os a nitentiary,
where he has been con-
fined for the past year.
Bellows execution will
be the first instance in
which capital punish
ment has been inflict-
ed in Iowa for twenty
two years The last
person hung by pro-
cess of law in the state
was Benjamin A. Nc
Comb, who was exc
critad at Ottumwa
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-15

BOSTON, Mass, Dec. Is Rev Justin Full
ton has written Rand & Avery saying that he
approves their reluctance to print the horrible
things in his book on why Priests Should
We'd" but the book must be printed in order
to enlighten the public He proposes to re-
fer to mutually appointed committee the
question what parts of the work, if any,
shall be Supuressed
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-15

DENVER, Colo, Dec. Is A Canadian
teamster named David Milo was shockingly
mangled and almost instantly killed here
"Wednesday by giant powder explosion. He
was at work in an excavation where, owing
to the hard soil, explosives were used 10
loosen the earth. Despite the warnings of
others he persisted in handling the powder
He came here about three months ago from
ValleyiieId, near Montreal
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-15

PROVIDENCE K. l., Dec. 15-Ira Paine
has in the past two days made 2 j44 out of
possible =, 40 pistol shots and 25s bullseyes
out of a possible 2s0 He has issued three
challenger to Bennett, 81, 600 each.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-15

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, Dec. 15-The fran
chise of the Minneapolis base ball club, for
the Western league, was sold Wednesday to
William Z. Gooding, of this city, for s., 900
Gooding is a wel-kuown local railroad man
and prominently identified with all legiti-
mate sporting matters.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-15

II ran around the corner. wishing to
catch that car, and sprained my ankle
for my pains. Could you tell me what to
dos" ''What to dof Don't you know
Get bottle Of Salvation Oil. 1t will
cost you only 25 cents and is bound to
cure you.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-15

WASHINGTON CITY, Dec. l5.-The amounts
that would be paid to western states under
Senator MorrilPs bill TO pay to the various
states money collected under the direct tax
levy in 1861, are as follows: Illinois, 81, 1876
55l; Minnesota, SIOS,524 aud Ohio, 81, $751;
uSQ
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-15

Feb. II, 1865. He murdered young girl.
Laura j. Harvey, from Rockford, Ills, in
1859, and was found guilty and sentenced to
be hanged July n, 1864, but was respited by
Governor Stone to allow an appeal to be heard
by the supreme court G. A. Derby was
sheriff at Ottumwa at the time the execution
took place
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-15

NEW YORK. Dec I5-The Tortilita Gold
and Silver Mining company has brought suit
in the supreme court against James Gordon
Bennett for $4,000 for alleged libel Jo-
seph II. Real, president of the Tortilita com
pany has also brought personal suit for
S250, 0O0 damages against Mr.. Bennett for
alleged libel.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-15

ATLANTA, Ga. Dec. 15.-Gen. Longstreet
has applied for a state pension under the law
passed by the last legislature providing pan
sions to wounded Confederate soldiers. Gen.
Longstreet was wounded on the second day
of the Wilderness He is 70 years old and
poor The number Of applications under the
law Is very large
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-15

FALL RIVER. Mass, Dec. "a club OF
local manufacturers was formed Wednesday
night for the purpose Of opposing free trade
ideas, and Of supporting the present tariff on
cotton goods. A. B. Sanford, treasurer OF
the Globe Yarn mills, presided.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-15
soulANGER LOOKS FOR WAR,
And Thinks France Wants Generals More
Than Deputies,

Than Deputies.
ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. l5.-The Novoe
Vremya publishes in its Paris correspondence
a letter from Gen. Boulanger to NJ Sasini,
member of the chamber of deputies, declin-
ing the latter's offer to surrender his
seat in Gen. Boulanger's favor. The
general writes that he considers ii
a patriotic duty to adhere to his military
position in view of the fact that he expects
war, and concludes by declaring that Francs
has greater need of generals than of dep
utieS
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-15

CINCINNATI, Dec. l5.-At midnight Tues
day night Judge Sage, of the United States
district court was advised ty telegraph of a
serious change for the worse in the condition
of his wife, who has been an invalid for a
long time. She is at their home at Lebanon,
O., thirty miles away. No train being avail
able, the judge took a carriage and drove to
Lebanon at once, The consequence is that
the trial of Cashier Hopkins, Of Fidelity
bank, is al journed until next Thursday
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-15

There is only one widow left on the
Revolutionary pension rolls, and all she
cares for is enough to buy her corncob
pipe and paper Of smoking tobacco
about once month
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-15

KANSAS Cry, Mo, Dec l5-Sands W.
Hopkins, the eccentric young millionaire,
committed suicide Tuesday night with lauda-
mum. He had reputation in various cities
n spenltltrIft, aud in 1882 killed his wife,
as b. claimed, by the accidental discharge OF
az
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-15

Massachusetts cauS Q
celebre. The woman is
charged with poisoning
about a dozen people,
most of them being rel
atIves, and the partic-
ular case on trial is one
in which she is charged
wit h administering
arsenic to her son Viii
: lie, a young man bare
ly of age. The testi-
mony is all circumstan-
tial so far, and is strong
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-15

BERLIN, Dec IA government bill has
been prepared in accordance with the recon-
mendation of the bundesrath increasing the
stringency of the anti-Socialist law, by ex-
tending the penalties to expulsion and loss of
citizenship New penalties are also prescribed
for Socialist press olfenses
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-15

PARIS, Dec. l5.-An officer attached to the
garrison at Antilles has been arrested for
selling to Germany the secret of the Lebel
rifle and plans of the new forts in the Rivera
The negotiations We're effected through the
German consul at Nice
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-15
BRUTAL MURDER OF A GIRL.
Strsngied to Death by Burglars Because
She Screamed,

KILGoRE Ky, Dec. 15-Eastern Ken
lucky junction, on the Newport News &
Mississippi Valley railroad, a small town
thirteen miles west of this place, was the
scene of bold murder and ROBBERY at an
early hour Tuesday night Thomas Powell,
an old and esteemed resident of that place,
who has been in the mercantile business for
a number of years, assisted by his daughter,
had his store broken into. His daughter
Lizzie was excited 10y the entrance of the
thieves, and began screaming, when she
was strangled to death by the ruff
fans, who then tried to compel
Mr.. Powell by threats of death to give up
his money. The old man refused to do so, when
the thieves securely bound and gagged him.
They searched the store for money and found
several hundred dollars. which he had Sc
creted The noise soon attracted some citi-
zens, who, living near by, Immediately pro-
ceedsd to the store. On reaching it they be-
held ghastly sight But it was too late to
render any assistance. They soon released
the old man, who told the story of the muir
der Of his daughter and his own peril
and robbery. The citizens of the place and
the villages along the railroads are searching
for the scoundrels who committed the hellish
deed, hut at the present writing they have
made no arrests
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-15

a1pp We want to close out about so doz. of
@pdds and ends in underwear, taken out
nfnf our wholesale stock. To accom-,
mo ish this we offer them at manufac,
seppfrer's prices. RoBr. KRAusE,
sr Davenport Iowa.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-15

LOUISVILLE KY, Dec, l5-Most of the
delegates composing the committees of in
quiry from the northern and southern as
semblies of the Presbyterian church on the
question of organic union are on hand
Wednesday afternoon the committees dis
cussad the conference, which began at night
1t was considered TO the best interests of the
cause for the committees conferences to be
held in secret and a report made to their re-
spective assemblies before allowing its
publication. At the night session Rev DR..
David C. Marquis, of Chicago, Of the north
ern committee, was elected chairman of the
joint committee. Rev. j. H. Wilson, of
GAINESVILLE, Tenn, of the southern commit
tee, was elected general secretary.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-15

Boston, Mass, Dec. l5.-The trial of
Mrs. Robinson is in progress here, and is
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-15

A BILL FOR PosTMAsTERs.


PROVISIONS of n Measure They VIII ASK
Congress to Pass.
WASHINGTON CITY, Dec. 15-The post
masters convention went in body Wednes-
day and called on the postmaster general
and the president both of whom received
them with courtesy, and brief interchange
of kindly remarks was had At the evening
session the committee on bills was directed
to formulate measure embodying the fol-
lowing provisions: Giving to third class post
masters the whole of the revenue derived
from box rents; providing that the govern
ment pay their rent, light and fuel expenses,
and furnish competent clerical force.
For fourth-class postmasters the meas
ure will ask partial payment of
rent, light, and fuel expenses by the govern
ment, and clerk hire in what are known as
separating Offices" that the compensation of
no fourth class postmaster be less than $25
per year; that the compensation be 100 per
cent on the first 800 of stamps cancelled, 90
per cent on the next 500 worth cancelled
and 40 per cent on the balance; and that
when the gross receipts of an Office amount
to 81 300 for any one year. exclusive of the
money order business, it shall be declared 4
third class offioa
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-15
GRAINS IMPROVED CONGRESS
Proposal to Have 1t Meet Jan. / and
GInae Dec. 81 Two Years Later.

Proposal to Have 1t Meet Jan. 1 and
Close Dec. 81 Two Years Later.
WASHINGTON CITY, Dec. 15-Representa-
tive Grain, of Texas, will, at the first oppor-
tunity, introduce a bill to make the term of
congress begin on Jan. | and terminate on
Dec 81, two years afterward; to have con-
gress meet two months after the election of
representatives instead of waiting thirteen
months, as at present. Mr.. Grain is firmly inn
pressed with the idea that a representative in
congress should go to work fresh from his
contact with the people As it is, he
says, before a congressman has served
his first session his successor has
been nominated, which does not conduce
to sustain the old members interest in his
work, whether he has been nominated to
succeed himself, or has been supplanted by
another man. Mr.. Grain thinks the entire
work of congressman for the whole term
should be performed before his successor is
nominated. His proposed amendment would
effect this, and would do away with the un-
desirable rush Of legislative work in the last
hours of the short session, because there
would be no short session, as congress, in
stead of expiring on the 4th OF March, after
three months work, would run on until the
3lst of December, and might remain in ses-
sion, if necessary, the whole twelve months
Some Alleged Intentions of Randall.
WASHINGTON CITY, Dec. l5.-It is reported
that at private conference between Ran
dali and three or four close and intimate
friends and advisers, it was determined that
Randall should bend every energy to defeat
tariff legislation on the line of President
| Clevelands recommendation This it was
| proposed to do with a small Democratic and
a large Republican support in the house Ii
is said that after fighting and defeating tariff
reduction Randall will be presented as an
| alternative candidate for the presidency to
| the Democratic national convention,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-15

Portugal's Crown Princess Seriously Ill.
LISBON, Dec i5-The crown princess was
delivered of a daughter Wednesday. The
infant lived only two hours The mother is
in a critical condition.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-15

First Hanging tor twenty-five Years
WATERLOO, Ia, Dec. l5.-Chester Bel
lows, who is to hang at Charles City, FRI
day, for the murder of Alice Waterman July
s. 1886, passed through this city Wednesday
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-15
How Don's Confirmation Missed.

WASHINGTON CITY, Dec. i5-When the
bell rang for the doors to close on the senate
preparatory to holding its secret session
Wednesday afternoon, Hon. Philetus Saw
yer, chairman of the committee on post
oiii@s and post-roads, was in his committee
room transacting some business. Springing
to his feet the old gentleman started up the
stairs at rapid pace with the nomination of
The Grenada gazette., 1887-09-24
LYNCH LAW JUSTIFIED.
A Few Words About the Human Hog Tha
Picks His Teeth at Table.

a TO" "oFuS AUUut Tic IAOk xH6e
Picks His Teeth at Table.
If 1t is ill-bred and vulgar for man
at a restaurant table to rattle his knife
and fork and other table-wear, it is beastly
for him to pick his teeth there, says a
writer in the Chicago Journal. Twenty
years ago it was we'll understood by all
decent people that the teeth were not to
be picked or sucked in sight Of other peo.
pie, let alone at the table. But the intro.
duction of the wooden tooth-pick has
changed all this. This highly useful little
honored place on the counter of the hotel
and restaurant office, and On the very din.
ner-tablo itself. Encouraged by its pres
ence, the human hog, while waiting
for his second course, seizes q
tooth-pick, and whiles away the
moments in excavating the debris of his
first course from his hollow teeth. In
reaching his back teeth, sometimes tooth
pick and thumb and forefnger disappear
in the hole in his countenance. There il
no help for it now, but the time will come
when the police will be rung in to arrest
such creature. To the shame of sucl
men, will inform them that have been
told by physicians that the human mouth
as it now exists, is the most revolving part
of the human body. Nature made it q
beautiful feature; but dyspepsia, neglect
decay, whisky and tobacco have made it Q
holy horror. Unless one wants to make
all around him sick, let him not force OF
them any Imagination Of the inside Of hi
mouth. ANY tinkeriug of the teeth, Oh
any sound Of suction in the mouth at
dinner.table justifies lynch law.